Market Quotes

Aberdeen Group

“Small to mid-size manufacturers looking to implement PLM should strongly consider Velocity Series™ to support their PLM initiatives. This offering provides mid-market manufacturers with a new option for improving product innovation, product development, and engineering performance. Siemens PLM Software is positioning itself well for this opportunity by taking a comprehensive approach to the market, focusing products, channels, and organizational structure on mid-market success. Mid-market companies have the opportunity to leverage tier 1 solutions from Siemens PLM Software in a lower total-cost, more accessible form.”

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Monica Schnitger, Sr. VP, Market Analysis, Daratech, Inc

“Siemens PLM Software's research has absolutely nailed the needs of manufacturing companies in the mid market segment. The announcement of the Velocity Series™ illustrates a clear commitment by Siemens PLM Software to provide solutions to the mid-market while offering a clear path for future scalability, unmatched by competitive offerings targeted at the mid-market. The inclusion of Teamcenter Express in the Velocity Series™ provides Siemens PLM Software with an important advantage as they seek to expand their presence in the mid-market and build on the solid foundation of NX and Solid Edge.”

Monica Schnitger, Sr. VP, Market Analysis, Daratech, Inc

“Siemens PLM Software is clearly displaying thought leadership as they grow their channel program into a larger, value-based, global program. The combination of the new Velocity Series portfolio, specifically created to meet the needs of mid-market manufacturers, and the new global channel program will be attractive to resellers who expect program elements that allow for additional benefits at higher levels. Teamcenter Express is the pivotal product within the new solution and the key to recruiting additional partners; it provides VARs and their customers a clear path to future scalability through the Siemens PLM Software product portfolio.”

Steven Burke, CRN

“Sources said Siemens PLM Software is set Sept. 28 to formally unveil its blitz, aimed at grabbing VARs and market share from rivals such as Dassault Systems, PTC, SolidWorks and even Autodesk, at the Solid Edge summit in Cincinnati”

Dick Slansky, ARC Advisory Group

“The Siemens PLM Software announcement of their Velocity Series that brings full functionality PLM solution sets to mid-sized companies fills a long overdue need to provide a complete portfolio of PLM technology to the companies in this sector. The Velocity Series will allow the 50 engineering seat and up sized companies to tailor PLM technology that fits their business processes, their resources, and their budgets while providing them with PLM solution sets that will permit them to innovate and expand their core competencies on a level comparable to the large companies.”

Resellers

Paul Stevens, Acuity Solutions

“Siemens PLM Software is focusing a huge amount of attention on the channel... they are making lots of investments, and everyone from the direct-sales force and channel management are jumping out, willing to support this initiative.”

Ulrich Herter, CEO, INCAT

“Under its new sales leadership, Siemens PLM Software is making solid progress in formalizing a strong indirect channel and mid-market strategy," said INCAT CEO Ulrich Herter. "We have seen Siemens PLM Software aggressively pursue new concepts in partnering, allowing system integrators and consultants to leverage their scalable and open PLM product offerings. We believe that these Siemens PLM Software initiatives will allow companies like INCAT to innovate and expand their efforts with an eye toward the Siemens PLM Software product suite.”

Eric Fletcher, President, A+ Integrated Solutions

“Siemens PLM Software is very serious about its partner (reseller) program. I believe that Siemens PLM Software's mid-market strategy will allow us to expand our market penetration and add new customers. Siemens PLM Software's commitment in resources to the mid-market and channel programs has convinced me that we will increase our investment and focus on the Siemens PLM Software product suite.”

Articles

Desktop Engineering

PLM in a Fortnight

One data management product aimed at small- to mid-sized manufacturers promises full implementation in just two weeks.

MCAD - April 2006

Software review: Femap 9.1

A newly revitalised Femap has built on its reputation as a rock-solid pre/post processor, and has taken prominent position in Siemens PLM Software's analysis and simulation offerings.

Desktop Engineering - February 2006

Ken Radke, CAD-CAM Manager for Gorman-Rupp (Mansfield, OH), used Solid Edge 18 to design this patent-pending two-stage centrifugal pump. It is self-priming and is used in waste solids applications for steel and paper mills, mining operations, food processing plants, power plants, automotive factories, tanneries, and wineries.

Inustrie Technologies - November 2005

Voyage express mardi à Prague pour découvrir comment Siemens PLM Software entend séduire les PME avec son offre Velocity Series. (Travel express train Tuesday to Prague to discover how Siemens PLM Software intends to allure SME with its Velocity Series. )

Desktop Engineering - November 2005

Siemens PLM Software Brings Enterprise-Level PLM to Mid-Sized Manufacturers

MCAD - October 2005

Analysis: Velocity Series

Following on from Martyn Day’s look at the shifting landscape in the mid-range CAD sector, Al Dean takes a closer look at Siemens PLM Software's latest developments with Velocity Series.

Engineeringtalk - October 2005

PLM technology extends to mid-size enterprises

CAD package upgrades with hundreds of improvements

FEA software is poised for explosive growth

Software promotes project-wide collaboration

Desktop Engineering - October 2005

Siemens PLM Software Brings Enterprise-Level PLM to Mid-Sized Manufacturers

eWeek - October 2005

Siemens PLM Software Sets Its Sights on the Midmarket

CRN - September 2005

Siemens PLM Software To Launch Midmarket Push - Aims to grab VARs and market share from rivals

Desktop Engineering - September 2005

Tony Affuso on the Need for PLM in Small Companies

Dow Jones - September 2005

Siemens PLM Software to take on Autodesk with new mid-market suite

Cincinnati Enquirer - September 2005

Siemens PLM Software Unveils New Line of Software Products

Managing Automation - September 2005

Siemens PLM Software Formalizes Mid-Market PLM Push

W. Bradley Holtz, President, CEO, Cyon Research

Siemens PLM Software To Launch Midmarket Push

"This move has the potential to change the landscape of the midrange market."